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Bail & Bail Bonds
Bail is usually a sum of money held by the court to insure that
you will appear when required. The judge will set bail
based on various factors including:
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Type of
crime committed. |
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Injuries
or property damage resulting from crime. |
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Whether or not you are a threat to society. |
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Previous
criminal history. |
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If you
have ties to the community. |
You can pay the total amount requested in cash or pay a bail
bondsman a percentage fee to guarantee your bail. The bail
bondsman may also require collateral such as real estate or a
vehicle. If you paid your own bail it will be refunded to
you when your trial is finished. Fees paid to a bail
bondsman
are nonrefundable.
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information is generic. It is compiled from the laws of several
states and may or may not apply to this particular city,
county, state
or your individual circumstances. State laws vary and are continuously
changing. This information does not necessarily reflect the laws
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